Ila & Dinesh Paliwal Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 47-3873474 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$28.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $150,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
58% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami University of Ohio | Oxford, OH | Unrestricted | $333,333 |
| Charity Water | Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted | $333,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $183,000 |
| Pratham USA | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| The Asian American Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $141,333 |
| Robin Hood | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $50,233 |
| Seo Sponsors for Educational Opportunity | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| 1000 Dreams Foundation | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Aim for Seva | Saylorsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Nba Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rethink Food | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,254,899 | 12 |
| 2023 | $1,383,964 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349104365
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-3873474
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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